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LOT 197

Lot 197

James Basire (British, 1730-1802)

James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
Lot 197 Details
James Basire (British, 1730-1802)

THE EMBARKATION OF HENRY VIII AT DOVER AND THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD

each a copper plate engraving with letters after Samuel Hieronymus Grimm and Edward Edwards, respectively, dated 1781
each frame 33.25 x 55.75 in — 84.5 x 141.6 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $3,000
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James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
  • James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
  • James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
  • James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
  • James Basire (British, 1730-1802)
Note:

The large 16th century originals of these works, likely commissioned by Henry XVIII and now in Hampton Court Palace, were copied in reduced size by Grimm and Edwards, and it is from these works that Basire made these engravings.

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CONDITION DETAILS

Apparently in good condition, but not examined out of the later frames.

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